Cougar boosters

Who We Are

﻿﻿The Cougar Boosters volunteer to raise money for the purpose of supporting all student athletes at Asheville High. 100% of funds raised go to the athletic department to be spread across the sports as needed. The three main methods of fundraising are by Banner sales, Passholder purchases and Concessions sales. Donations are tax deductible as the Boosters are a 501c(3) Not-for-Profit organization.​​ If you have an athlete at Asheville High… you ARE invited to be a Cougar Booster! Where would you like to volunteer?

Mission

The Asheville High School Cougar Boosters is a registered 501c(3) organization of parents, staff, alumni, and friends linked by a common desire to support the student athletes of our school. Our primary purpose is to aid and encourage the development of the AHS athletic program both financially and as volunteers in its activities. We strive to enrich every student’s high school experience by promoting school spirit and encouraging athletic participation.

History

​Previous to 1981 Asheville High Football games were played at Memorial Stadium. In 1983, Memorial Stadium was pronounced unsafe and Asheville High was unable to host any home games. In the face of this obstacle, the team still went on to become the 1983 Division II State Champions.The Booster Club, although struggling to make money itself, stepped up to help the athletic department by creating the Life Cougar Membership to raise money for a new stadium. The Life Cougar Memberships were available from 1983 to 2000. Plaques listing the Life Cougar members can be found in the trophy windows in the gym.The plans for the stadium included two concession stands, one at each end of the field. Because of cost overruns, only one concession stand could be built. The Booster Club was given a vacant classroom to use as the Visitors Concession stand.A 1983 Agreement between Asheville High Administration and the Booster Club states: “The Concession stands are to be operated under the absolute and total control of the Booster Club with no input or interferences from the school”. The Booster Club further “has sole control (of the Concession stands) and no other organization, group and or school may have use of our facilities or equipment unless approved by the Booster Club Board”.